Saguaros by their very nature are one of the most fascinating plants on the planet. Thriving in the harshest of conditions, this amazing cactus can live well past 150 years, and can reach a height of 12 meters (40 feet). By storing vast amounts of water, it can make it through the brutally hot Sonoran Desert summers. Once a year they boast the most beautiful flowers, usually on the crown of their extremities. These flowers develop into sweet, juicy fruit that much of the desert wildlife feasts on, and which is also made into delectable treats by those willing to take on that task.